Petitions/Let people claim DLA past age 16 if caring for a non-Gillick Competent adult
StatusClosed
Opened29 Aug 2025
Closes28 Feb 2026
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

Give the option for those who care for individuals with Severe, Profound, Complex Needs the option to remain on Disability Living Allowance beyond the age of 16. We believe this is needed due to ongoing issues with PIP reform

Since its introduction, PIP has caused undue stress, financial hardship, and harm to many disabled people and their families due to what we see as a flawed assessments and a point-based system that does not adequately reflect the complexities of many conditions. The reforms could increase the flaws in the system and carers rely on DLA to support these children, and will need to continue to support them throughout adulthood.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Paulette Hamilton
1Paulette Hamilton MP
Birmingham Erdington
2
Tom Tugendhat
2Tom Tugendhat MP
Tonbridge
2
Katie Lam
3Katie Lam MP
Weald of Kent
2
Sojan Joseph
4Sojan Joseph MP
Ashford
1
Liam Byrne
5Liam Byrne MP
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North
1
Judith Cummins
6Judith Cummins MP
Bradford South
1
Rosie Duffield
7Rosie Duffield MP
Canterbury
1
Tristan Osborne
8Tristan Osborne MP
Chatham and Aylesford
1
Sir Christopher Chope
9Sir Christopher Chope MP
Christchurch
1
Sarah Jones
10Sarah Jones MP
Croydon West
1
Let people claim DLA past age 16 if caring for a non-Gillick Competent adult — Petitions